Mediterranean Tuna Salad With Roasted Potato Wedges Recipes

MEDITERRANEAN TUNA SALAD

Steps:

• Make the dressing: Whisk the mustard, lemon zest and lemon juice in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until well blended. Whisk in the dill, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste.
• Toss the tuna, chickpeas, cucumber, scallions and tomatoes with 1/4 cup of the dressing in a medium bowl.
• Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Lightly brush both sides of the pita with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Cook until golden, about 1 minute per side. Cool slightly and cut into wedges.
• Toss the romaine with the remaining dressing and divide among bowls. Top with the tuna salad and serve with the grilled pita.

MEDITERRANEAN TUNA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the beans, celery, red pepper and green onions. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, mustard, basil, salt and pepper. Pour over bean mixture; toss to coat. Gently stir in tuna., Serve over lettuce. Sprinkle with cheese if desired.

MEDITERRANEAN TUNA SALAD WITH ROASTED POTATO WEDGES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 450 degrees. Place potatoes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper; roast until browned, about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, roast red pepper over gas burner until charred on all sides. Place in a bowl; cover with plastic wrap. Set aside for 15 minutes. Remove skin and seeds; cut into 1-inch pieces.
• Fill a bowl with water and ice; set aside. Bring a pot of water to a boil; add haricots verts. Cook until bright green and just tender, about 2 minutes. Drain; transfer to the ice bath until cool. Drain again, and set aside.
• Place basil, vinegar, salt, pepper, and 2 tablespoons warm water in a blender, and puree until smooth. With motor running, add olive oil, and puree until combined. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, combine spinach, tomatoes, celery, cucumbers, scallions, roasted potatoes and peppers, reserved basil puree, and tuna; toss. Divide haricots verts among six plates; top with tuna salad. Garnish with chopped Kalamata olives, and serve.

MEDITERRANEAN ROASTED POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with tin foil and coat with cooking spray.
• Cut the fingerling potatoes in half and place on the baking sheet. Drizzle 1-2 tsp olive oil on the potatoes and season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste. Toss to coat evenly then place in the oven and roast for 15-20 minutes, or until tender.
• While the potatoes roast, make the dressing: In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, oregano, sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste. Whisk until well blended then set aside.
• Remove the potatoes from the oven, toss with half of the vinaigrette and set aside until they cool.
• Once the potatoes are cooled, add the grape tomatoes, red onion, kalamata olives, parsley, and feta cheese.
• Drizzle the remaining vinaigrette on top and toss to coat evenly. Serve immediately. Enjoy.

MEDITERRANEAN ROASTED POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400.
• Toss potatoes with olive oil, salt and pepper and roast for 25 to 40 minutes or until tender.
• With slotted spoon remove from roasting pan and place in bowl.
• Toss with half the herbal dressing.
• Bring a pot of salted water to the boil and add green beans.
• Boil for 4 minutes or until crisp-tender.
• Refresh with cold water until cool.
• Add to potatoes.
• Slice cherry tomatoes in half and add to potatoes.
• Stir in red onion and olives.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Toss with remaining dressing.
• Line a platter with lettuce.
• Place salad on top.

MEDITERRANEAN TUNA SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the cottage cheese, mayonnaise and dressing.
• Add the tuna and olives, mixing lightly.
• Serve with the tomato wedges.